Operations Engineering Team Leader
Steelcase
Operations
Kentwood, MI, USA
Posted on Oct 19, 2024
We are hiring Associate to Sr. Manufacturing Engineer who provides technical direction and business guidance to technical engineers to improve customer experience
What You Will Be Doing:
Supports team in improvement to processes and guides team to ensure quality production within assigned area(s), including execution and improvement of the quality system. Proactively develops a team of high-performing engineers that provides support and service to areas in a manufacturing plant. Provides support and guidance for production process improvements, resolution of manufacturing problems, and engages in transformational change initiatives in the plant. Ensures adherence to and compliance with established quality policies and practices. Supports investigation and root cause identification of quality issues and is responsible for achieving immediate and permanent fixes. Recommends changes to policies and procedures to continuously represent the customer experience with the quality of our products and services. Continually seeks innovative methods for improving team performance in quality and profitability. Partners with operations superintendents to fully execute designed production processes that adhere to quality standards and steps in for seamless support of production leadership to match production working hours. Serves as cross functional team support for the superintendent(s) of the areas supported by the technical engineers reporting to the team leader.
Your future team:
You will be part of large and collaborative operations network at Steelcase.
Who You Are:
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering technology applicable to manufacturing environment
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and production concepts
- Demonstrated project management and leadership ability
- Advanced level of computer skills including CAD exposure
- Guides the daily support from technical engineering professionals in run or change the business priorities
- Able to motivate and effectively lead technical engineers including technical and professional development
- Ability to prioritize many tasks, and handle high-pressure situations
- Directs team assignments for run or change the business support in the plant
- Actively engages team and supports cost reduction program to support achievement of set fiscal targets
- Provides timely and appropriate performance feedback to team members
- Ability to champion continuous improvement and experience with lean manufacturing tools
- Strong knowledge and understanding of quality sciences and quality systems
- Ability to anticipate and proactively prevent/problem solve issues
- Able to develop and implement quality control procedures for critical processes
- Critical thinker with excellent judgement and problem solving skills
- Able to grasp ambiguous problems and organize them into a structured and executable plan
- Knowledgeable about product and process costing and calculation of cost savings
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, presentation and negotiation
- Excellent interpersonal skills required to support working with people at all levels inside and outside Steelcase
Required Skills and Competencies
- B.S in Engineering or equivalent education required; prefer degrees in mechanical, industrial, or process/operations engineering
- At least 5 years engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
- Metal Mechanics experience desirable working with steel / metal (tubes, sheet metal, forming) in processes such as fabrication (cutting, bending), form presses, and tube roll forming
- Previous experience in Quality or related fields; experience in product or manufacturing engineering
- Experience in Applying Automation
- ASQ Certification(s) or similar desirable
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.
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